Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large workforce in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an organized individual who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and high service standards. The role will contribute to consistent payroll delivery within the energy and natural resources sector and work with established payroll platforms to support efficient administration.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations to maintain compliance.

• Use ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro to manage payroll transactions, validate records, and support payroll reporting needs.

• Review payroll data for discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and coordinate corrections before final payroll submission.

• Maintain employee payroll records, including updates related to compensation changes, deductions, direct deposit, and tax information.

• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with clear and timely communication.

• Reconcile payroll registers and supporting reports to confirm accuracy and support audit readiness.

• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed while helping preserve continuity in payroll operations. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience handling payroll in a detail-oriented business environment.

• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.

• Experience administering payroll for employees in multiple states with strong knowledge of related compliance requirements.

• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.

• Working knowledge of UKG Pro in a payroll setting.

• Experience processing payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines in a high-volume environment.

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